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R118 PER

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,949 mi
Last recorded116,949 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 PER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2012 116,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 111,103 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 105,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 98,260 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,188 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 85,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,123 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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R118 PER is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 73,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 PER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R118 PER registered?

R118 PER is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R118 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 PER shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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